José Reyes

Dominican baseball player, 2007 All-Star

José Reyes - Dominican baseball player, 2007 All-Star
Born

June 11th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Dominican Republic

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A professional baseball player from the Dominican Republic. Played primarily as a shortstop and second baseman in Major League Baseball. Made his MLB debut in 2003 and had a successful career with several teams. Achieved notable recognition as a member of the New York Mets and earned a spot in the 2007 MLB All-Star Game. Known for exceptional speed on the bases and strong offensive skills, contributing significantly to his teams' performances during his career.

Selected for the 2007 MLB All-Star Game

Led the National League in stolen bases in 2005 and 2006

Played for the New York Mets from 2003 to 2011

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